Do you have a curved penis? It’s normal for men to have a slight left or right curve when erect.

However, if you have a more significant bend in your penis it can lead to pain and difficulty during sex.

A significant bend in the penis can be a sign of Peyronie’s disease.

Peyronie’s disease is a condition which mostly affects men over 40, but it can happen at any age.

Peyronie's disease can be treated, but worrying complications can happen – and include penis pain, reduced penis length, inability to have sex, and stress and anxiety.

If you have any of these symptoms, outlined by the Mayo Clinic, you should go to see a GP.

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Do you have a curved penis? Six worrying symptoms you may have Peyronie's disease

Symptoms of Peyronie's disease:

1. Scar tissue

Scar tissue associated with Peyronie's disease is known as plaque, which can be felt under the skin of the penis.

They can feel like a flat lump, or a band of hard tissue.

It's rare to get more than one plaque, according to the NHS .

2. Significant bend to the penis

Your penis might curve upward, downward, or bend to either side.

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If you have a significant curve you may have Peyronie's disease

3. Erection problems

If you have Peyronie's disease you might find it difficult to maintain an erection.

Often men who develop Peyronie's disease experience the erectile dysfunction before other symptoms start.

4. Shortening of the penis

Peyronie's disease may cause your penis to become shorter.

5. Pain

You may experience pain in the penis with or without an erection.

A slight curve to the penis is normal, but you should watch out for these symptoms

6. Other penile deformity

In some cases of Peyronie's disease, men have experienced a narrowing in the erect penis, indentations or even an hourglass-like appearance.

There might be a tight, narrow band around the shaft.

There symptoms of Peyronie's disease may worsen over time, but typically stabilise about three to 12 months.

After one to two years the pain will usually improve, but the penile shortening and curving will often remain.

You should go to see a doctor as soon as you notice signs or symptoms of Peyronie's disease.

It has a better chance to improve the earlier you start to receive treatment.